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Powerful Tools for Composition with Mitchell Albala (Ep.104)
Welcome to the conversation with Mitchell Albala.Widely recognized for his expertise in composition and color, Albala is the author of two must-read books Landscape Painting and The Landscape Painter’s Workbook. And that’s where we’re going to spend the bulk of today’s interview. We are jumping straight into the heart of his process. You’ll discover the transformative power of the BIG IDEA and learn how it shapes his approach to painting. We’ll also take a deep dive into composition, including a crucial step many artists overlook before they start their value studies. And we’ll explore why the format - the square or rectangle, you choose for your painting is far from arbitrary—it can make or break your composition.If your goal is to improve your understanding of composition, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.Podcast Art Club: Find your Ad Free Feature here.Extended Cut Bonus (Art Club)In the bonus segment, we turn our focus to color. Mitchell shares insights on why your approach to color might be missing key elements and how to build a more comprehensive strategy. Listen here!Learn more about Albala:WEBSITE / BLOG / YOUTUBE / INSTAGRAM / WORKSHOPS / BOOKSLinks Mentioned in the Show:Video Lesson: Exploring Composition through Shape and NotanThe Landscape Painter’s Guide to Selecting Reference Photos (Differentiation)Development of an Abstract Landscape (In the interview we’re talking about a foggy lighthouse.)More Great Links:Book Excerpt: Simplification and Massing in Landscape PaintingThe Power of Color Grouping in Landscape PaintingGetting the Light Right: The Power of the Color StudyExercise: Simplification and Massing in Landscape with Limited ValuesWhat Color is Your Underpainting? The Monochromatic and Two-Color MethodsSupport the show
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Special Segment: The Art Habit with Kerri Fitzpatrick
Welcome to this special Art Habit segment with Kerri Fitzpatrick, @kerrifitzpatrickart on Instagram.In the conversation, you’ll discover how Fitzpatrick went from an artist who struggled to show up to an artist who paints daily. [And side note, the answer was not MORE time. ] You’ll explore the idea of protected space and a few places you might want to double check you have it. Plus learn the questions Fitzpatrick uses to find what works for her. They work great for anyone. And a whole lot more.This segment is a Podcast Art Club special. It'll be available here on the main feed until January 1st. Then a preview will be available with the feature a Podcast Art Club bonus. To hear more great Art Habit segments, join the Podcast Art club here. To find show notes, head here.Support the show
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Painting Strategies with Ron Stocke [Best Of]
Welcome to the upcoming interview with Ron Stocke! In the feature conversation you’ll discover a unique way to approach the colors on your palette, how to decide whether to paint around or through an object, and what you need in your focal area … and everywhere else. Extended Cut Bonus In the Extended Cut Bonus, you’ll learn how Stocke gets strategic about his subjects from a color standpoint and some of artist’s favorite combinations of gray. Join the Podcast Art Club on Patreon, here. Learn more about Ron Stocke:WEBSITE / WORKSHOPS / INSTAGRAM / BOOKSupport the show
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The Power of a Plan with Ingrid Christensen [Best Of]
In the Feature Interview, you’ll discover how your artistic heroes can help you solve problems in your own work, the benefits of working with a split primary palette and why it’s so important to have a plan but then also STICK to the plan. Plus a whole lot more.Podcast Art Club: Ad Free hereExtended Cut Bonus [Podcast Art Club]In the Extended Cut Bonus available to Podcast Art Club , you’ll get a great strategy for dealing with saturation and ideas for how to build a painting process that mirrors how we actually see. Learn more about the Podcast Art Club here. Support the show
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Brilliant Brushstrokes with Teddi Parker [Best Of]
In the conversation you’ll discover two totally different approaches you can use to build a painting, everything you need to know about using house paint as your acrylic paint, and how your brush strokes can help you create paintings that are loose and impressionistic. Plus a whole lot more. Extended Cut Bonus We talk color including how Parker approaches her palette and mixing, how she handles saturation, and how her faith has helped her have a healthier relationship with social media. Listen here.Support the show
Every month, you'll hear conversations with artists and teachers about how to get better at painting. Conversations will cover topics for all levels of painter from beginning to advanced. We'll explore everything from tools and techniques, color theory, composition and design to habits and goals.
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